Numbers 1:33
New International Version
The number from the tribe of Ephraim was 40,500.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
those listed of the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

Berean Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

King James Bible
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

New King James Version
those who were numbered of the tribe of Ephraim were forty thousand five hundred.

New American Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

NASB 1995
their numbered men of the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

NASB 1977
their numbered men, of the tribe of Ephraim, were 40,500.

Legacy Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

Amplified Bible
those of the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

American Standard Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

English Revised Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total for the tribe of Ephraim was 40,500.

International Standard Version
Those registered with the tribe of Joseph numbered 40,500.

Majority Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

NET Bible
Those of them who were numbered from the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

New Heart English Bible
those who were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand five hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

World English Bible
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand five hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Ephraim, [are] forty thousand and five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Ephraim, are forty thousand and five hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
They being reviewed for the tribe of Ephraim, forty thousand and five hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Forty thousand five hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
there were forty thousand five hundred.

New American Bible
those enrolled from the tribe of Ephraim were forty thousand five hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
those enrolled of the tribe of Ephraim were forty thousand five hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The number of the tribe of Ephraim was forty thousand and five hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The number of them of the tribe of Aphreim: forty thousand and five hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the numbering of them of the tribe of Ephraim, was forty thousand and five hundred.

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Context
The Number of Every Tribe
32From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, 33those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500. 34And from the sons of Manasseh, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,…

Cross References
Genesis 46:16-18
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. / The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. / These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all.

Exodus 1:1-5
These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Joshua 17:1-2
Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.

Judges 5:14-15
Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

1 Chronicles 7:14-19
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ...

1 Chronicles 12:31-32
From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. / From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

Psalm 68:27
There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Ezekiel 48:5
Ephraim will have one portion bordering the territory of Manasseh from east to west.

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

John 1:45-46
Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

Acts 7:13-14
On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. / Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all.

Romans 11:1-2
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel:


Treasury of Scripture

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

the tribe

Genesis 48:5
And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.

Deuteronomy 33:17
His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.

were forty

Numbers 2:19
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.

Numbers 26:37
These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families.

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Numbers 1
1. God commands Moses to number the people
5. The princes of the tribes
17. The number of every tribe
47. The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord














those registered
The phrase "those registered" refers to the act of taking a census, which was a significant event in the life of the Israelites. The Hebrew root word here is "paqad," which means to count, number, or muster. This census was not merely a bureaucratic exercise but a divinely commanded task to organize the people for their journey and eventual conquest of the Promised Land. It underscores the importance of order and preparation in fulfilling God's purposes. In a spiritual sense, it reminds believers of the importance of being counted among God's people and being prepared for His calling.

to the tribe of Ephraim
The "tribe of Ephraim" holds a special place in Israel's history. Ephraim was one of the sons of Joseph, and his tribe became one of the most prominent in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The name Ephraim means "fruitful," reflecting the blessing Jacob gave to Joseph's sons in Genesis 48:19. Historically, Ephraim was known for its leadership and influence, often representing the entire Northern Kingdom. This highlights the theme of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs and the importance of spiritual fruitfulness in the life of believers.

numbered 40,500
The specific number "40,500" indicates the size and strength of the tribe of Ephraim at the time of the census. In biblical numerology, the number 40 often symbolizes a period of testing or trial, as seen in the 40 years of wilderness wandering. The number 500 can signify completeness or a significant milestone. Together, these numbers reflect the tribe's readiness and capability to contribute to the collective mission of Israel. Spiritually, it serves as a reminder of the strength found in unity and the importance of each individual's contribution to the body of Christ. The precision of the number also emphasizes God's attention to detail and His intimate knowledge of His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
those registered
פְּקֻדֵיהֶ֖ם (pə·qu·ḏê·hem)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

to the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Ephraim
אֶפְרָ֑יִם (’ep̄·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory

numbered 40,500.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (’ar·bā·‘îm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 705: Forty


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